Natasha Odendaal

Johannesburg

Senior Deputy Editor at Engineering News

Senior Deputy Editor at Mining Weekly

Business and Trade Journalist. Deputy Editor.

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Articles

Vodafone Egypt CEO’s role expanded regionally

4 days ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom Group has appointed Vodafone Egypt CEO Mohamed Abdallah as Vodacom International Markets CEO, expanding his role to assume a broader regional executive leadership role.
Central basin decant affects Boksburg Lake water quality

4 days ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

Decant associated with the Central Basin has affected the water quality in Boksburg Lake, as rainy weather led to the surfacing of water within the mine voids, the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) warned on Monday.
MTN launches Shesh@5G sim delivery service

5 days ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa has launched a pilot delivery service for its Shesh@5G Sim cards and Home Internet connectivity packages to selected areas in Johannesburg. The new Shesh@5G Motor Bike Sim Delivery Service offers delivery, by scooter, within two hours of ordering through MTN’s digital platforms, with customers able to self-RICA using the new MTN app. Once activated, customers are online and connected within minutes.
Telkom to deliver double-digit growth for FY2025

5 days ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Telkom on Monday posted expectations of double-digit earnings increases for the year ended March 31, 2025. In an updated trading statement, taking into account the disposal of Telkom's 100% equity shareholding in Swiftnet, which was effective January 31, the company tabled a 125% to 135% increase in adjusted basic earnings per share (EPS) to 297.8c for its continuing operations. On a reported basis, this equates to an increase of between 85% and 95%.
Bold investment needed to secure Southern Africa’s water future – Seitlholo

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

Resilient water infrastructure and cross-border collaboration are critical to Southern Africa’s economic development, environmental sustainability and long-term water security.
Effective planning, project management, prudent resource use critical to water provision

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

Ineffective planning, poor project management and corruption are some of the factors negatively impacting on project delivery and, in effect, “standing in the way” of the provision of quality water and sanitation services to South Africans, the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation warns. This emerged during the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) 2025/26 annual performance plan and budget briefing to the committee last month.
Treasury’s Regulation 16 amendments set to kick in

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

The National Treasury’s amended Regulation 16, which governs public-private partnerships (PPPs), kicks in on June 1, with the aim of attracting more private-sector investment. The amendments are designed to streamline the PPP process, create a more investor-friendly environment and facilitate greater private-sector participation in infrastructure development.
Cell C’s shift bears fruit as operator eyes becoming home of MVNOs

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

Following years of recapitalisations and turnaround strategies, Cell C believes it has emerged as a strong, capital-light challenger – leaner, smarter and more agile than ever before. Marking a new chapter, the company has pulled out of its downward spiral and now stands on a solid foundation, backed by a fresh momentum and “bold ambitions”.
Pohali contractor back at work after suspension, LHWP project cost escalations, delays in spotlight

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

As the contractor responsible for the Polihali transfer tunnel construction resumes work on Tuesday following the acceptance of its proposed remedial measures over pollution, the delays, escalating costs and disputes surrounding the overarching Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II have come into focus.
Altron achieves double-digit earnings as Platforms segment shines

1 week ago | engineeringnews.co.za | Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron on Monday achieved double-digit increases in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and operating profit during the year ended February 28, 2025. Ebitda for continuing operations climbed 27% to R1.8-billion, while operating profit increased 50% to R972-million.